The Daily Digest (Dayton and MNsure; anti-bullying, anti-heroin measures pass )
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Minnesota:
Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday accused Republican critics of MNsure of waging a "propaganda campaign" to try to destroy the program. (MPR News)
Minnesota's lawmakers will allow first responders to use a heroin antidote to help people who have overdosed. Law enforcement officials don't like another part of the bill. (MPR News)
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After a long debate the state House passed an anti-bullying bill and sent it to the governor. (AP via MPR)
The state Senate passed a $210 million spending bill. (Pioneer Press)
Medical marijuana supporters want a vote in the Minnesota House. (MPR News)
The 6th Congressional District has the least income inequality in the country. (The Atlantic)
Advocates for minority communities in Minneapolis are calling on the city to support the planned Southwest Light Rail line. (MPR News)
Dayton says tunnels are the only option for Southwest LRT line. (Star Tribune)
The Pew Charitable Trusts ranked Minnesota as one of the highest performing states when it comes to elections. (Pew Charitable Trusts)
Washington:
The health care law's leading critics also benefited from it. (AP via San Francisco Chronicle)
Democrats are focusing on women's pay issues to woo their votes in this year's elections. (The New York Times)